Your legs might not hurt, but if you have restless legs syndrome, something still feels odd.

“People come up with a variety of descriptions, like ‘jumpy leg’” or ‘my legs are drying’ and ‘I just can’t get them comfortable.’ Straight pain would be pretty atypical,” says Roger Kurlan, M.D., director of the Movement Disorders Program, Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J.

But RLS treatment can make these uncomfortable sensations less severe.

Is there a chance that this is a side effect of a medication that I’m taking?

What natural remedies should I try?

If the natural remedies don’t work, what are the benefits and risks of taking RLS medication?

Will over-the-counter pain medications help me?

What is augmentation?

Do over-the-counter pills also carry a risk of augmentation?

My RLS is usually manageable. Can I just take prescription medication for special occasions, such as before seeing a live show or a wedding? Will sporadic medication use reduce my risk of augmentation?

My RLS makes it difficult for me to sleep at night. Are there any natural remedies that can help me fall asleep?

What are the side effects of taking sleep medication?

What exercises are most effective in treating restless legs syndrome?

Can I just do more light physical activity, or will that not be as effective as intense workouts?

Should I use weight-lifting machines to exercise my legs?

If I ride a bicycle to work instead of driving, will the exercise lessen my RLS symptoms during the remainder of the workday?

Will losing weight make my RLS symptoms go away?

I’m addicted to caffeine. What caffeine alternatives can take I that won’t aggravate restless legs syndrome?

If I need to take iron supplements, can I try eating a more iron-rich diet first?

I crave sugar toward the middle of my work day. What are some sweets that won’t aggravate my RLS?

Can I still drink alcohol on special occasions?

Is it dangerous for me to drive with RLS?

What is the best way to explain this condition to my coworkers and boss?

If pregnant women are more likely to get restless legs syndrome, does taking birth control pills increase that risk?

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